Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1988
and
2009
in
English
and held by
587
libraries
worldwide
Born into a miserable workhouse orphanage, Oliver eventually flees to London, where the cheerful Artful Dodger immediately befriends him and introduces him to the villainous Fagin and his gang of thieves. Temporarily rescued from the prospect of a life of crime by the kindly Mr. Brownlow, Oliver finds himself pursued by savage thief Bill Sikes and the enigmatic Monks

To serve them all my days by R. F Delderfield(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
2003
and
2011
in
English
and held by
452
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
427
libraries
worldwide
Rise and fall of a young 18th century Irishman bent on achieving fame and fortune, mainly by marriage

Brigadoon by Frederick Loewe(
Sound Recording
)
10
editions published
between
1992
and
1999
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
295
libraries
worldwide

King Lear by William Shakespeare(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1988
and
2009
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
269
libraries
worldwide
When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm

Crime & punishment(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2001
and
2003
in
English
and held by
235
libraries
worldwide
A desperate and impoverished student named Raskolnikov commits a murder, thinking he is above moral law, but eventually must confront his inner mind and consequences. This is an intense psychological study, terrifying murder mystery, and fascinating detective thriller, instilled with philosophical, religious and social commentary

The first part of Henry the Sixt [sic](
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1987
and
2009
in
English
and held by
166
libraries
worldwide
Shakespeare's historical play which recreates Henry's early days as King. Centers on the French wars and the activities of Joan of Arc, while glimpsing the beginning of the civil wars between the Houses of Lancaster and York

The Second part of Henry the Sixt [sic] by William Shakespeare(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2009
in
English
and held by
61
libraries
worldwide
A drama of the civil war between The House of York and The House of Lancaster. Henry marries Lady Margaret of Anjou, but she despises him for his meekness and takes Suffolk as a lover. The new Queen, who also hates the Yorks (the White Roses), becomes the inspiration of the Lancastrians (the Red Roses). She and her followers are pitted against Richard, Duke of York, and his supporters, who include the Earl of Warwick, also known as "the King maker."

Measure for measure by William Shakespeare(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1979
and
2009
in
English
and held by
47
libraries
worldwide
Cruel Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. He revives an old law against fornication and sentences Claudio to death for seducing Juliet, Claudio's betrothed. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life and Angelo offers to spare him in exchange for her virginity. His corruption and severity are punished when the Duke reveals that he has witnessed it all

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
34
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
31
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
30
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
30
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

Hordes of the things by Andrew Marshall(
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
27
libraries
worldwide
For fans of 'The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy' and 'Elvenquest', this is the epic fantasy series, first heard on BBC Radio 4 in 1980, that wonderfully parodies J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The lord of the rings'. The kingdom of Albion is under threat from The Evil One, and the wizard Radox The Green has found a hero to save the land: Agar, Son of Athar (who has a minotaur called Stephen). Written by Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd, here are all four episodes of the classic radio series - now available for the first time - Container

King Lear Le roi Lear by Jonathan Miller(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2001
and
2013
in
English
and held by
21
libraries
worldwide

The Sherlock Holmes collection(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
11
libraries
worldwide
The Sign of four: "When she receives pearls beyond price and a mysterious message from an anonymous source, Miss Mary Morstan goes to the famous consulting detective of 221B Baker St., Mr. Sherlock Holmes for advice in how to answer the message. Together with his staunch comrade, Dr. John Watson, and a mutt named Toby, Holmes tracks down the secret of the Sign of Four"--IMBD

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
David Powlett-Jones, a young Welshman, returns from the trenches of World War I disillusioned and suffering from shellshock. Accepted as a teacher at an elite boys boarding school, David fears he won't last. Luckily, the faith of the headmaster who hired him proves well-founded. Over the course of his 20-year rise through the ranks of the school, he finds and loses love with several women

To serve them all my days(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2003
and
2004
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
Based on R.F. Delderfield's novel, this engrossing story of life at an English boarding school between the two World Wars, tells the story of a shell-shocked war veteran for whom teaching provides the means to heal his scars. It is an unlikely job for a Welsh miner's son without a degree, but David Powlett-Jones (John Duttine) proves to be a rare schoolmaster, as passionate about learning as he is about teaching. Through two tumultuous decades, Powlett-Jones inspires his students with his courage and idealism, qualities that help prepare him to send another generation of young men off to fight yet another war

Henry VI, part I by William Shakespeare(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
1983
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
Henry's early days as king. In the war with France, England is being driven off French soil. The beginning of the long civil wars between the houses of York and Lancaster

Henry VI, part 2 by William Shakespeare(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
1983
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
As Henry's marriage to Margaret cedes the last of his father's French gains, the presence of a weak king encourages dissent. Feuds rage between Gloucester and Beaufort and between York's faction and the other lords until York sets up Jack Cade to lead a popular revolt